Note: The
August 2002 editions of the multi engine private and commercial pilot practical
test standards no longer provide an instrument rated pilot the option of taking
a “VFR ONLY” multi engine flight test. If a pilot is instrument rated, he or
she has to demonstrate a simulated engine out instrument approach on the multi
engine rating flight test. For details about this course, click onIFR
Multi Engine Rating Course Summary.

The VFR multi engine training will consist of the following maneuvers and
procedures: Steep turns, stalls, slow flight, Vmc demonstration, emergency
descent, engine out emergency procedures (enroute and in the traffic pattern),
engine feathering and restart, normal and crosswind take-offs and landings,
aborted take-offs and simulated single engine landings. The only difference
between a private pilot and a commercial pilot multi engine add on rating flight
test are the tolerances.

If you are currently flying complex single engine airplanes and are
current with basic airwork you should have no problem getting your multi-engine
rating in 6 hours. If you are rusty, have not practiced basic airwork recently,
or have not yet been checked out in complex singles, you will probably require
an additional 2 hours of multi engine instruction. If you feel that some
additional training may be necessary, please allow additional time and let us
know when you schedule your training.

Training Schedule :

Day 1: 1.5 hours cockpit briefing

1 or 2 flights of 1.5 – 2.0 hours each

2 hours multi engine ground school

Day 2: .5 hours cockpit briefing

1 or 2 flights of 1.5 – 2.0 hours each

Flight Test (VFR Multi Engine Rating)

We usually fly a training flight on the day of the flight test to insure
the student has a feeling for that day’s weather and wind conditions. The VFR
multi engine rating can be completed in as little as two days. Some students may
however be quite fatigued after 2 training flights and may not want to take the
flight test immediately afterwards. For them it may work better to only take 1
flight on day one, 2 flights on day two, and a final training flight and flight
test on day three. This also allows for more time to review the material covered
during ground school.

Weather Requirements: The FAA requires most multi engine airwork maneuvers to be
completed no lower than 3000 feet AGL. Therefore ceilings below 4000 feet can
cause weather delays. Occasionally strong winds or turbulence may also make
meaningful training difficult. While it may be possible to fly under such
conditions, it can be very challenging and usually also requires more flight
time to master the required tasks, which will increase the total cost. It is
best if your schedule allows you to stay longer in the event of weather delays.

VFRMULTIENGINEFLIGHTTRAININGSYLLABUS:

Depending
on the student's background, the multi engine training will typically require
approximately 6 hours of flight training. The training typically consists of 4
flights of 1.5 to 2.0 hours each. Refer to the multi engine ground school
instructor guide for the subjects to be covered during ground school.